Offshore Wind  |  SB1441

SB1441 requires that the State Corporation Commission, in conducting its review of costs associated with generating facilities utilizing energy derived from offshore wind, to give due consideration to the economic development benefits of the project for Virginia, including capital investments and job creation, arising from project construction and operation and the manufacture of wind turbine generator components and subcomponents. The bill also accelerates the timeline from 2034 to 2032 for public utilities to construct or purchase one or more offshore wind generation facilities.

The Virginia State Assembly passed SB1441 on February 21, 2023 by a vote of 87 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the nays because it is well known that wind, solar, and green energy receive substantial government subsidies, raising serious concerns about their constitutionality. The globalist green agenda, associated with the UN’s Agenda 2030, has no place in this country. Wind energy is an attempt to manipulate public opinion and promote a leftist agenda. SB1441 squanders taxpayer money and resources by collecting unnecessary data solely to expedite wind facility projects. This should not happen at all.

Property Rights  |  SB1051

SB1051 provides that a vehicle owned and operated by a public utility company or broadband service provider may be temporarily left on private property without the consent of the owner of the property.

The Virginia State Assembly passed SB1051 on February 21, 2023 by a vote of 69 to 30. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this law blatantly violates the U.S. Constitution, specifically the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. The Fifth Amendment explicitly states, “nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” Furthermore, the Fourteenth Amendment declares, “nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”

Internal Revenue Code  |  SB1405

SB1405 would conform Virginia to the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) on a rolling basis. This would allow Virginia to conform to federal tax changes to the IRC as soon as they are enacted by Congress and it would also allow Virginia to conform to the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (“CAA”).

The Virginia State Assembly passed SB1405 on April 12, 2023 by a vote of 93 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because it is irresponsible to legally bind one’s state to changes in federal law, especially regarding tax policy. While it might be convenient in the short-run, such a decision could potentially complicate future attempts to nullify federal tax laws, particularly if they become excessively draconian. The Constitution establishes a system of checks and balances, which safeguards state sovereignty by preventing the federal government from exceeding its authority and encroaching upon powers reserved for the states. It is best to embrace federalism and keep states and the federal government as separate as possible.

TikTok Ban  |  SB1459

SB1459 prohibits any employee or agent of any public body or person or entity contracting with any such public body from downloading or using any application, including TikTok or WeChat, or accessing any website developed by ByteDance Ltd. or Tencent Holdings Ltd. (i) on any government-issued device or government-owned or government-leased equipment.

The Virginia State Assembly passed SB1459 on April 12, 2023 by a vote of 65 to 29. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because companies such as ByteDance, a Chinese company that owns TikTok, are accused of utilizing their platform and algorithms to promote propaganda aligned with the Chinese Communist Party. Moreover, there are concerns that they collect and retain personal user information for the purpose of surveillance on American citizens.

Vehicle Noise  |  SB1085

SB1085 directs the Superintendent of State police to convene a work group to examine the issue of vehicle noise in Virginia.

The Virginia State Assembly passed SB1085 on February 21, 2023 by a vote of 77 to 21. We have assigned pluses to the nays because there is nothing more absurd than establishing a work committee solely focused on addressing vehicle noise. This effort is part of the broader environmental and green agenda, with the government advocating for quieter electric vehicles. The committee’s purpose is to deliver their findings to the Chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Transportation, which is indicative of the government’s intentions to eventually ban gas-powered vehicles in the state as is already happening in other leftist-run states, which interferes with the free market.

Traffic Control Devices  |  SB861

SB861 authorizes the governing body of any locality in Planning District 23 to establish a traffic control device violation monitoring system, which allows imposing monetary liability on the operator of a vehicle for failure to comply with traffic control devices at any intersection deemed by the local governing body to be negatively impacted by traffic due to the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Express Lanes Hampton Segment Project.

The Virginia State Assembly passed SB861 on February 21, 2023 by a vote of 55 to 42. The have assigned pluses to the nays because traffic control device monitoring systems may violate due process because it takes away human interaction and presumes people are guilty before proven innocent, a fundamental principle enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and primarily protected by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. Additionally, these systems can be seen as infringing upon the Fourth Amendment, which safeguards individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

Right to Abortion  |  SJR255

SJR255 would have created a “right” to abortion in the Virginia Constitution.

The Virginia State Senate passed SJR255 on February 7, 2023 by a vote of 21 to 18. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the U.S. Constitution and SJR255 violates that right. Furthermore, there should be a greater effort to provide specific protections for the right to life beyond those provided by the 4th, 5th, and 14th Amendments.

Offshore Wind  |  SB1441

SB1441 requires that the State Corporation Commission, in conducting its review of costs associated with generating facilities utilizing energy derived from offshore wind, to give due consideration to the economic development benefits of the project for Virginia, including capital investments and job creation, arising from project construction and operation and the manufacture of wind turbine generator components and subcomponents. The bill also accelerates the timeline from 2034 to 2032 for public utilities to construct or purchase one or more offshore wind generation facilities.

The Virginia State Senate passed SB1441 on February 7, 2023 by a vote of 38 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays because it is well known that wind, solar, and green energy receive substantial government subsidies, raising serious concerns about their constitutionality. The globalist green agenda, associated with the UN’s Agenda 2030, has no place in this country. Wind energy is an attempt to manipulate public opinion and promote a leftist agenda. SB1441 squanders taxpayer money and resources by collecting unnecessary data solely to expedite wind facility projects. This should not happen at all.

Property Rights  |  SB1051

SB1051 provides that a vehicle owned and operated by a public utility company or broadband service provider for purposes of providing service and maintenance for such company or provider may be temporarily left on private property without the consent of the owner of the property.

The Virginia State Senate passed SB1051 on April 12, 2023 by a vote of 22 to 18. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this law blatantly violates the U.S. Constitution, specifically the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. The Fifth Amendment explicitly states, “nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” Furthermore, the Fourteenth Amendment declares, “nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”

Internal Revenue Code  |  SB1405

SB1405 would conform Virginia to the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) on a rolling basis. This would allow Virginia to conform to federal tax changes to the IRC as soon as they are enacted by Congress, and it would also allow Virginia to conform to the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (“CAA”).

The Virginia State Senate passed SB1405 on April 12, 2023 by a vote of 40 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because it is irresponsible to legally bind one’s state to changes in federal law, especially regarding tax policy. While it might be convenient in the short-run, such a decision could potentially complicate future attempts to nullify federal tax laws, particularly if they become excessively draconian. The Constitution establishes a system of checks and balances, which safeguards state sovereignty by preventing the federal government from exceeding its authority and encroaching upon powers reserved for the states. It is best to embrace federalism and keep states and the federal government as separate as possible.

Vehicle Noise  |  SB1085

SB1085 directs the Superintendent of State police to convene a work group to examine the issue of vehicle noise in Virginia.

The Virginia State Senate passed SB1085 on February 6, 2023 by a vote of 31 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the nays because there is nothing more absurd than establishing a work committee solely focused on addressing vehicle noise. This effort is part of the broader environmental and green agenda, with the government advocating for quieter electric vehicles. The committee’s purpose is to deliver their findings to the Chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Transportation, which is indicative of the government’s intentions to eventually ban gas-powered vehicles in the state as is already happening in other leftist-run states, which interferes with the free market.

Traffic Control Devices  |  SB861

SB861 authorizes the governing body of any locality in Planning District 23 to establish a traffic control device violation monitoring system, which allows imposing monetary liability on the operator of a vehicle for failure to comply with traffic control devices at any intersection deemed by the local governing body to be negatively impacted by traffic due to the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Express Lanes Hampton Segment Project.

The Virginia State Senate passed SB861 on February 22, 2023 by a vote of 28 to 12. The have assigned pluses to the nays because traffic control device monitoring systems are argued to violate due process, a fundamental principle enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and primarily protected by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. Additionally, these systems can be seen as infringing upon the Fourth Amendment, which safeguards individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

Noncitizens Terminology  |  HB891

HB891 removes the term “alien” from the Code of Virginia as it pertains to persons who are not citizens of the United States and replaces it with less offensive terms.

The Virginia State House of Delegates passed HB891 on February 15, 2022 by a vote of 78 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill is conforming to the woke leftist culture that focuses on virtue signaling and being politically correct.

Religious Freedom  |  HB775

HB775 provides that no rule, regulation, or order issued by the Governor or other governmental entities applies to the exercise of religion in a place of worship.

The Virginia State House of Delegates passed HB775 on February 11, 2022 by a vote of 51 to 46. We have assigned plusses to the ayes because no law shall prohibit free exercise of religion and the right to peacefully assemble.  These rights are protected by both the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and no situation or event in the United States shall lead to the suspension of those rights.

Family Life Education Transparency  |  HB789

HB789 allows parents to review school curriculum regarding public school family life and health classes.

The Virginia State House of Delegates passed HB789 on February 15, 2022 by a vote of 50 to 49.  We have assigned pluses to the ayes because a student’s upbringing and education, especially in health related classes, is both the responsibility and fundamental right of parents. Taxpayer funded education should be fully transparent, giving the taxpayers and parents the right to see what is going on in their child’s classroom.

Critical Race Theory Ban  |  HB787

HB787 bans the teaching and promotion of certain concepts the likes of Critical Race Theory in public schools.

The Virginia State House of Delegates passed HB787 on February 15, 2022 by a vote of 50 to 49. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because our government is pushing schools to teach racism with Critical Race Theory, which is rooted in communism and is part of the Marxist agenda. The goal is to pit Americans of different races and religions against each other, essentially become a catalyst for more racism. Our education system is broken and corrupt and all of this is at the cost of the taxpayers expense. This legislation is a good step in taking back our schools and protecting our kids.

Broadband Affordability  |  HB1265

HB1265 expends $600 million in federal funds and federal grants to expand broadband and make it more affordable to tens of thousands of Virginians.

The Virginia State House of Delegates passed HB1265 on March 2, 2022 by a vote of 89 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because federal funds for unconstitutional use comes with string attached, which expands the size of government. Government subsidized internet benefits only a specific part of the population. This is also another step towards socialism and government interference in the free market.

Heavy Trucks  |  SB706

SB706 prohibits operators of semi trucks and other large vehicles from using cruise control or compression release engine brakes when driving in active snow, sleet, or freezing rain.

The Virginia State House of Delegates passed SB706 on March 4, 2022 by a vote of 94 to 4. We have assigned plusses to the nays because this bill expands government’s interference in free-market commerce. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” and government interference in someone’s privacy, entrepreneurship and private business is in violation of that belief.

Sick Leave  |  SB352

SB352 requires that health care providers and grocery workers are provided with paid sick leave by their employer.

The Virginia State Senate passed SB352 on February 15, 2022 by a vote of 21 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the nays because businesses have the freedom to conduct business without the government meddling in their affairs. The government should not be interfering in private business and interference in entrepreneurship and private business is in violation of our Constitutional rights.

Same-Sex Marriage  |  SB557

SB557 proposed a voter referendum to make a state constitutional amendment to repeal the same-sex marriage prohibition.

The Virginia State Senate Passed SB557 on February 14, 2022 by a vote of 25 to 14. We have assigned pluses to the nays because the left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas for years and it could ultimately be the demise to our country. Liberals are busy promoting a woke ideologies and imposing these beliefs on people.

Executive Order Limit  |  HB158

HB158 limits the duration of any executive order under the emergency service and disaster law to a maximum 45 days from the date of issuance and is prohibited from issuing the same or similar rule immediately after it’s expiration.

The Virginia State Senate passed HB158 on March 8, 2022 by a vote of 22 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because our founding fathers believed that checks and balances in government are essential to keeping our elected officials in check with the Constitution and to prevent any unconstitutional government overreach. Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, requires a limitation and separation of powers and the governor should not have unlimited executive power.

Noncitizens Terminology  |  HB891

HB891 Removes the term “alien” from the Code of Virginia as it pertains to persons who are not citizens of the United States and replaces it with less offensive terms.

The Virginia State Senate passed HB891 on February 28, 2022 by a vote of 22 to 18. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill is conforming to the woke leftist culture that focuses on virtue signaling and being politically correct.

Broadband Affordability  |  HB1265

HB1265 expends $600 million in federal funds and federal grants to expand broadband and make it more affordable to tens of thousands of Virginians.

The Virginia State State Senate passed HB1265 on February 28, 2022 by a vote of 40 to 0. We have assigned pluses to the nays because federal funds for unconstitutional use comes with string attached, which expands the size of government. Government subsidized internet benefits only a specific part of the population. This is also another step towards socialism and government interference in the free market.

Heavy Trucks  |  SB706

SB706 prohibits operators of semi trucks and other large vehicles from using cruise control or compression release engine brakes when driving in active snow, sleet, or freezing rain.

The Virginia State Senate passed SB706 on February 15, 2022 by a vote of 26 to 13. We have assigned plusses to the nays because this bill expands government’s interference in free-market commerce. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” and government interference in someone’s privacy, entrepreneurship and private business is in violation of that belief.